45 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Johnston

“A special place to create great memories 🍦🍨“

“We had the wontons appetizer which was delicious and I loved the spicy buffalo wings and he loved the burnt ends“

“Everything was really good! We played a couple rounds of the mini bowling that was fun! The only issue they accidentally charged us 4 games when we did 2. When I brought to their attention after getting the bill they quickly made it correct!“

“I want to give a shout out to Early Birds restaurant in West Des Moines. Kevin was a fantastic bartender. First time I have been here. The food was amazing. I love the atmosphere. The whole concept is great. The menu… too many things to choose from. I got the Cinnamon roll French toast. Delicious. And the Hashbrown holes delicious. It was great to get an appetizer before my French toast. I have to give a shout out to Kevin as he knows everything on the menu plus he has great suggestions for drinks from the bar! Will deffinately be going back again.“

“The chicken sandwich is fire and the staff is great“

“Visited from out of town, and the baristas were so friendly!

The malted maple latte is easily one of the best I’ve had — perfectly balanced, not too sweet, with a hint of salt.

I also love their glass jar concept; ordered an americano to-go, and it came in a cute jar that I get to keep and reuse ♻️“

“The ice cream here is absolutely delicious! I was also honored to meet the owner and some of the staff while I was working at a local haunted house and they were so much fun to be around! I will always love this place!“

“Betsy is always the best barista and very friendly with me and my dog Tela and I always love talking with her and she makes the best mocha ever!“

“I had been eyeing this place for a while & was so excited to try it out. We were met with a nice atmosphere, quick service & delicious food + beer! The food was delivered ridiculously fast & we enjoyed the 5oz beer option as we were able to try more of what Lua has to offer.“

“My family and I recently stopped at Smash Park in Des Moines on a whim for some family fun and food. The atmosphere was laid back and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pickle ball courts and the arcade. Food, dessert and drinks were all crowd pleasers! And to go completely over the top, we left our blanket outside and Jerry answered my phone call, went outside to retrieve it from the bench where I left it, and mailed it back to me free of charge. In a world where kindness and customer support are harder and harder to come by, Jerry and Smash Park get a 10/10 from this family!!!“

“The staff are always super friendly and kind!“

“A river of beer. Endless options. So many brews, each one a story in a glass. The staff—walking encyclopedias of hops, malts, and everything in between.

The brewer? Incredible. Warm, welcoming, generous. Took time to share her craft, her passion. You leave not just tasting the beer but understanding it.

The space? Massive and alive. Art on every wall, like the beer and creativity were brewed together. It's not just a brewery; it's an experience. Go for the beer, stay for the vibe.“

“Always friendly service, fast and delicious!“

“3/1/25 I ordered delivery My order was grilled chicken sandwich on sourdough bread with fries. The sandwich was very good and lots of great flavor. Herb fries were good too. I also, ordered the pretzel Bread Pudding, it was terrible dry and hard even with the carmel sauce. Bad choice.
8/10“

“My new favorite place to get coffee! The line can sometimes be long, but the employees are efficient and the line moves fast. They are also always friendly! The drinks are very customizable with lots of options, even for non-coffee drinkers.“

“Delicious ! Would 10/10 come back again and try all the flavors !“

“Loved the fun atmosphere. waitstaff excellent. Best sandwiches ever. Iowa Gold Beer awesome.“

“Awesome pub, really cozy feeling, great decor and mood. Great beer selection as well! Along with some of the best fries I think I have ever had. The Paddy Melt was delicious.
Will be back for sure! Gotta try some of their other burgers since the melt left such a good impression.
Don't sleep on this place like I did, drove past countless times and I am very glad I decided to drop by for lunch!“

“Great food and Great atmosphere!“

“Great environment ( inside and out) to grab a beer and relax. Lots on tap to choose from. Never had one I didn’t like. Staff is friendly and happy to be there. Highly recommend.“

“Hands down my favorite bar. All the bartenders rock, the space is cozy, the drinks are actually reasonably priced, and they don’t skimp on the liquor. If it’s a busy night it can be HARD to find seating, but that’s most bars to be fair. Highly recommend“

“Elegant design, wonderful wood-fired pizza, great service, who could ask for more?“

“We just stayed for one beer but this place has a great vibe, great beer and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back.“

“Last week was my 1st time here, but the staff treated me like an old friend. & the pizza was amaaazing. While waiting for my food, there was a little girl who was dancing & fell (she was alright). The staff were very kind to her & even gave her a big cookie to have for dessert!“

“Today was my first experience at 7 Brew! I’m still sipping my coffee now, but coming here to say that the workers here are the salt of the earth - genuine, polite, kind and the list could go on. This place is the epitome of customer service/experience. Highly recommend!“

“Awesome beer and support their local first responders!“

“pastry's are the best, eggnog is delish, but top 30% of the cup was foam.“

“Great food and drinks! Service was fantastic, thank you to Cory and Zoey!! The kitchen team was hard working!!“

“Just a great bar, we meet our son there when we’re in town.“

“Wife and I absolutely love this place. Amazing food and atmosphere“

“We take our dog Bugsy to the dog park as often as we can and we take him to their doggy daycare every other week: The staff is always so friendly and helpful, they always remember Bugsy and every time he even spots Paws and Pints, he gets super excited! It’s his favorite place in the whole world! Dog park staff are also amazing watching over our dogs, giving them attention and making sure they are playing in a safe environment! Food and drinks are always great and they have the best food and drink deals! We highly recommend visiting Paws and Pints, it truly is a great addition to the Des Moines area! ❤️❤️“

“We love this place! The patio is huge and always has a fun vibe! Food and drinks are great with a fair price! It's one of our "go to" places!“

“The staff are incredible!! Monty and I love all the helpful and friendly bar tenders! Highly HIGHLY recommend ☺️“

“Excellent food“

“Favorite coffee spot in Iowa!“

“I wanted more food options, truth be told it was not what I expected I guess I was thinking more food court like and someone had told me food truck options but that was not the case which was NOT a problem at all.my husband and I both had brawtwurst and shares truffle fries, a drink and a bar beverage and is was $56. They were out of a few options on the menu, mainly seafood options, which I wanted shrimp.you order from the QR code on the tables or the kiosk when you enter.Nick which we believe was the manager was nice, approachable and appeared to be "not too good to work" he would grab something if we randomly asked as they were not busy for a Tuesday afternoon right after at.patricks day.Bathrooms were clean.Free refills on non alcoholic drinks.It would be a hug place to have a party.The distillery is separate from the food hall, I wasn't aware until I asked, I thought the distillary was were the drinks came from they are apparently two separate businesses.“

“Stopped to entertain our toddler during our road trip and a quality quick dinner. Staff were happy, helpful & busy. Play place kept our toddler entertained while we waited for our food. The other kids assisted getting her out of the equipment for dinner.“

“Very amazing family night tonight! We had a family of 9 and they got us in to eat right away, great food, great prices, fun for all! Bowling prices were also very reasonable! Will be back soon! Thank you to the amazing team!“

“Klaus says “bark! Thank you for the puppuccino!” ❤️“

“Hailey demonstrated exceptional professionalism and courtesy throughout our interaction. She provided valuable assistance in navigating a complex order, ensuring a seamless and satisfactory experience. I will undoubtedly return to this establishment due to the outstanding service provided by Hailey. This location stands out as the finest in the region, offering unparalleled customer service.“

“This place has absolutely better biscuits and gravy than any other place I've come across and it's definitely the place to go for breakfast if you are going to go with a fast food option!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly as always.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is wheelchair accessible.“

“This is one of the best happy hours that I’ve been to - I highly recommend it!“

“The food is always great. The only reason why service is a 3 star actually only because there was only one person in the back of house making food and taking orders. She was just extremely busy when my wife and I came to get our order. She was super nice and apologetic. I don't hold the lateness in our order against her whatsoever.“

“Stopped in for the first time today. I’m happy to have a good breakfast place on Ingersoll. The food was good and staff was super nice. Will be back for sure.“

“As far as fast food places good, this one is incredibly well run. I've ordered from here no less than 50 times (Don't judge me!) over the past year and my order has never been wrong. Kudos to the workers in this location, they have a vibe going in the back and its noticeable!“